S32.03 — Fracture of third lumbar vertebra
Is S32.03 billable?
No — S32.03 is a non-billable header code. S32.03 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 30 billable codes beneath S32.03.
Billable codes under this header
- S32.030AWedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.030BWedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.030DWedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.030GWedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.030KWedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.030SWedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.031AStable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.031BStable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.031DStable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.031GStable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.031KStable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.031SStable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.032AUnstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.032BUnstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.032DUnstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.032GUnstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.032KUnstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.032SUnstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.038AOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.038BOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.038DOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.038GOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.038KOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.038SOther fracture of third lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S32.039AUnspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S32.039BUnspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for open fracture
- S32.039DUnspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S32.039GUnspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S32.039KUnspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S32.039SUnspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebra, sequela
S32.03 at a glance
| Code | S32.03 |
|---|---|
| Description | Fracture of third lumbar vertebra |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S32
The conditions below can never be reported together with S32.03 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- transection of abdomen (S38.3)
Code first — inherited from S32
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before S32.03. S32.03 describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- any associated spinal cord and spinal nerve injury (S34.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S32.03 to fully describe the condition. S32.03 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S32.03, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.03 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S32.03, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.03 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S32
The conditions below are not part of S32.03, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S32.03 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of hip NOS (S72.0-)
What codes fall under S32.03? (5)
- S32.030Wedge compression fracture of third lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.031Stable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.032Unstable burst fracture of third lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.038Other fracture of third lumbar vertebranot billable
- S32.039Unspecified fracture of third lumbar vertebranot billable
How long has S32.03 existed?
S32.03 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.